The peaceful revolution, which caused the collapse of East Germany and led to the reunification of Germany, started in Leipzig in 1989.

The world famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach lived in Leipzig from 1723 until 1750.

For four days every spring Leipzig is the Wave-Gothik Capital of the world. Thousands of fans listen to concerts ranging from classical renaissance music and medieval sounds to goth-metal and industrial beats.

840 years ago - in 1165 - the city of Leipzig already had 500 inhabitants. Today it has half a million.

Europe's biggest Computer Games Convention is held in Leipzig. For the next gaming pile-on more than 150,000 visitors are expected.

Leipzig was the only city in the former East Germany to host games at the Soccer World Cup.

In the United States there are three towns named after Leipzig: Leipsic, Ohio (population: 2,200), Leipsic, Delaware (population: 200) and New Leipzig, North Dakota (population: 300).